Table 1 The characteristics of the included studies
First author | Year | Journal | Date of last literature search | No. of included RCTs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Khan RJ | 2005 | The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery, American Volume | NA | 2 |
Khan RJ | 2010 | Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews | July 2009 | 4 |
McMahon SE | 2011 | Foot and Ankle Surgery | March 2010 | 6 |
Jones MP | 2012 | The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery American Volume | NA | 4 |